Shop 42

Shop 42 has earned a real following in Medina, and it's easy to see why once you spend a few minutes inside. This is a small business through and through, run by people who clearly love their town, and locals will tell you that shows in how they treat everyone who walks through the door. Ask anyone who shops here and you'll hear the same thing: friendly faces, honest advice, and an owner named Scott whose outgoing, witty personality keeps folks coming back. On more than one visit people have met his son behind the counter too, which tells you what kind of place this is.

For vapes and vape juice, this shop has been a fixture for years. People who shop here swear by the fair prices, and one regular pointed out a battery here ran several dollars cheaper than the same one across town. Beyond disposable vapes and e-liquid, you'll find tobacco pipes, glass pipes and water pipes, and a full spread of smoking accessories. The team knows their stuff, whether you've been at this a while or you're just getting your bearings, and they're happy to answer questions without any attitude.

What distinguishes the vibe is everything else packed into the store. Regulars come in for the alt-music and band clothing, the handmade items, and cases of body jewelry that people rave about, from belly button pieces to ear jewelry, all at good deals with a rewards system for loyal shoppers. It's the kind of place where you might stop in for a battery and leave with a one of a kind gift. We've heard the occasional note that some jewelry can be delicate, but as one regular shrugged, that's just how belly button jewelry goes.

The word around Medina is that this is one of the most well-regarded spots of its kind, and the warmth is genuine. One shopper who came in for a simple battery left with a free lanyard and help getting it on. That above and beyond spirit is exactly what keeps this vape shop in Medina a true local favorite.